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Paleski Family History

Paleski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zaleski, Poleski, Maleski, Waleski, Zaluski, Zalewski, Galecki

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Where is the Paleski family from?

You can see how Paleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Paleski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paleski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Paleski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paleski. 80% of Paleski men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Loader
    20%
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What Paleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Paleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paleski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Paleski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Paleski. For the veterans among your Paleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paleski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Paleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paleski in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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